Kings Cross is a diverse and tolerant society. The Spirit of Kings Cross includes being respectful of the views of others (whilst at the same time being free to robustly debate the correctness of that view).

NSW Senator Sam Dastyari will thus always be welcome in Kings Cross.

In 2018 the Senator will be presenting the award to the winner of the Best St Patricks Day Combo (Combination of dog and handler together who capture the soul and essence of St Patricks Day) at the Kings Cross Arts & Cultural Festival Inc dog show.

It seems entirely appropriate that a person of Iranian/Muslim heritage should present a prize associated with the Irish/Catholic tradition.